What is a bruise (contusion)?

A closed wound under the skin.

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  1. A broken bone sticking out
  2. A closed wound under the skin ✔
  3. An open cut with bleeding

Why: A bruise is a closed wound where blood collects under unbroken skin.

Huh, didn't know that: A bruise is a closed wound where blood collects under unbroken skin.

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Answer: A closed wound under the skin. A bruise is a closed wound where blood collects under unbroken skin.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Closed wounds, such as a bruise (contusion) or a hematoma
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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